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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Full Review
Date Published: 1/12/08
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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Review
The 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti sees no major changes from last year. This four-passenger, 2-door coupe is Ferrari's flagship car. The 612 uses a 532-hp 5.75-liter V12 engine that teams with a 6-speed manual transmission. Optional is Ferrari's F1A sequential manual transmission (SMT) that uses a small console stick to engage reverse and drive. Shifting is done through steering wheel paddles, but the transmission can be set to shift like an automatic. Standard safety equipment includes: ABS, traction control, and an antiskid system. The antiskid system has driver-selectable settings to limit its intervention during high-performance driving. Neither front side airbags nor curtain side airbags are available. An optional GTB package includes uprated sport suspension, specific exhaust tuning, and carbon ceramic brakes designed to minimize heat during panic stops. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.
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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Fuel economy |
| Handling | Price |
| Interior materials | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Acceleration is smooth and strong, with no drop in power delivery at any engine speed. Ferrari's 4.0 sec 0-60 mph claim feels about right and is amazingly quick for a large, heavy coupe. The SMT provides crisp, responsive shifts in manual mode, but it occasionally slurs gear changes on its fully automatic setting.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 10 | 9.5 |
Acceleration is smooth and strong, with no drop in power delivery at any engine speed. Ferrari's 4.0 sec 0-60 mph claim feels about right and is amazingly quick for a large, heavy coupe. The SMT provides crisp, responsive shifts in manual mode, but it occasionally slurs gear changes on its fully automatic setting.
Fuel Economy
No opportunity to measure, but don't expect thriftiness with the premium-grade fuel this car requires.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 1 | 1.5 |
No opportunity to measure, but don't expect thriftiness with the premium-grade fuel this car requires.
Ride Quality
Being the sports car it is, the ride is expectedly firm. Sharp bumps induce some jarring, but overall, the ride is not unpleasant given the 612's sporty suspension tuning and high-performance 19-inch tires.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 4 | 6.5 |
Being the sports car it is, the ride is expectedly firm. Sharp bumps induce some jarring, but overall, the ride is not unpleasant given the 612's sporty suspension tuning and high-performance 19-inch tires.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Despite its size and heft, the 612 lives for tight corners, providing tenacious grip that's made even more sure footed thanks to the GTB package's uprated suspension. The steering is responsive in spirited driving but is slow at low speeds. The GTB package's massive carbon ceramic brakes erase speed with near-perfect pedal feel.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 9 | 8.5 |
Despite its size and heft, the 612 lives for tight corners, providing tenacious grip that's made even more sure footed thanks to the GTB package's uprated suspension. The steering is responsive in spirited driving but is slow at low speeds. The GTB package's massive carbon ceramic brakes erase speed with near-perfect pedal feel.
Quietness
The 612 can't be classified as a "quiet" car by absolute standards. However, its engine and exhaust notes are an absolute joy to the ears, making mechanical sounds that other automakers can only dream of reproducing. Wind and road noise are suprisingly well suppressed.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 5 | 7 |
The 612 can't be classified as a "quiet" car by absolute standards. However, its engine and exhaust notes are an absolute joy to the ears, making mechanical sounds that other automakers can only dream of reproducing. Wind and road noise are suprisingly well suppressed.
Controls
The standard leather upholstery, door panels, and headliner can be matched to any color a buyer desires. Trim pieces can be made of real wood or carbon fiber. The quality of the materials and the way they are put together are second to none. Minor complaints include small radio buttons with indistinct markings and a speedometer that can be tough to read at a glance.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 10 | 9.5 |
The standard leather upholstery, door panels, and headliner can be matched to any color a buyer desires. Trim pieces can be made of real wood or carbon fiber. The quality of the materials and the way they are put together are second to none. Minor complaints include small radio buttons with indistinct markings and a speedometer that can be tough to read at a glance.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
There's plenty of room on seats that are all-day comfortable. Drivers of most any size should have no trouble fitting, but the very tall may find head room in short supply. Visibility is generally good, but the high rear deck partially obscures the view straight back.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 7 | 7.5 |
There's plenty of room on seats that are all-day comfortable. Drivers of most any size should have no trouble fitting, but the very tall may find head room in short supply. Visibility is generally good, but the high rear deck partially obscures the view straight back.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Medium-size adults can fit in the rear as long as the front seats aren't set too far back. Head and leg room are merely OK, but passengers of even moderate girth may find the seat uncomfortable due its prominent side bolsters. Entry and exit are helped by a power front passenger seat, but the low roofline requires crouching to fully reach the rear compartment.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 2 | 2.5 |
Medium-size adults can fit in the rear as long as the front seats aren't set too far back. Head and leg room are merely OK, but passengers of even moderate girth may find the seat uncomfortable due its prominent side bolsters. Entry and exit are helped by a power front passenger seat, but the low roofline requires crouching to fully reach the rear compartment.
Cargo Room
Not much storage space in the trunk, given the 612's exterior size. It has sufficient width side to side but is quite shallow front to back. A pair of golf bags will fit but without any other room to spare. Interior storage is limited to a small glovebox and center console.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 |
Not much storage space in the trunk, given the 612's exterior size. It has sufficient width side to side but is quite shallow front to back. A pair of golf bags will fit but without any other room to spare. Interior storage is limited to a small glovebox and center console.
Value within Class
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has all the performance expected of an exotic car. It costs plenty, and even if you have the required dollars, there waiting list is at least a year before you could take delivery. Still, there are very few cars that are capable of carrying four passengers at a top speed of nearly 200 mph. There's also an array of custom options buyers can choose so they can make this vehicle uniquely their own, not to mention the prestige of the prancing horse emblem.
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 |
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has all the performance expected of an exotic car. It costs plenty, and even if you have the required dollars, there waiting list is at least a year before you could take delivery. Still, there are very few cars that are capable of carrying four passengers at a top speed of nearly 200 mph. There's also an array of custom options buyers can choose so they can make this vehicle uniquely their own, not to mention the prestige of the prancing horse emblem.
Total Score
| Base w/GTB pkg., SMT | Class Average |
| 52 | 56.5 |
Scores for all Exotic Cars
| Low Score | 52 | |
| Average Score | 56 | |
| High Score | 61 |
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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 07/12/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 2-door coupe, manual | $255,519 | $ | $1,500 |
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| Base 2-door coupe, SMT | $267,887 | $ | $1,500 |
Price note: Add $4500 Gas-Guzzler Tax.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
5.7-liter V12 engine, 6-speed manual or 6-speed sequential-shift manual transmission (SMT), traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, tilt/telescope steering wheel, leather upholstery, power front bucket seats, center console, power mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, Bose AM/FM/CD player, tachometer, trip computer, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, xenon headlights, 245/45ZR18 front tires, 285/40ZR19 rear tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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GTB Pkg.
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Base
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Includes carbon ceramic brakes, specific exhaust tuning, uprated sport suspension.
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Safety |
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Front-obstacle-detection system
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Base
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$1,226
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Rearview camera
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Base
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$3,035
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iPod integration
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Base
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$821
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TV tuner
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Base
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$2,811
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Universal garage door opener
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Base
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$956
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6-piece set leather luggage
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Base
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$6,970
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Cruise control
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Base
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$967
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Leather headliner
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Base
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$1,394
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Alcantara cargo carpeting
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Base
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$1,406
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Special paint
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Base
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$10,343
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Compact spare tire
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Base
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$1,142
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Run-flat tires
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Base
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$1,653
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Modular wheels
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Base
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$4,891
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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2-door coupe |
| Wheelbase, in. | 116.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 193.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 77.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4056 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 8.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 28.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | -- |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | -- |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V12 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 5.8 /351 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 532 @ 7250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 434 @ 5250 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual | 10/15 |
| 6-speed SMT | 9/16 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2-door coupe |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built in:
Italy
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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